pacification (Meaning)
pacification (n)
the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined
a treaty to cease hostilities
actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency
pacification (n.)
The act or process of pacifying, or of making peace between parties at variance; reconciliation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pacification
pacification Sentence Examples
- The pacification campaign aimed to quell the unrest and establish a sense of order.
- The government's pacification strategy focused on implementing oppressive measures to suppress dissent.
- The peacekeepers attempted to pacify the warring factions, but their efforts were met with resistance.
- The conquest and pacification of indigenous territories often involved violence and exploitation.
- The historian analyzed the pacification policies employed by colonial powers, noting their lasting consequences.
- The pacification process proved to be complex and fraught with challenges, leading to ongoing tensions.
- The pacification efforts were unsuccessful, as the rebels continued their struggle for independence.
- The pacification program sought to reconcile opposing groups and foster understanding.
- The military's pacification tactics were controversial, sparking allegations of human rights violations.
- The pacification initiatives failed to address the underlying causes of conflict, resulting in a resurgence of violence.
FAQs About the word pacification
the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined, a treaty to cease hostilities, actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency
quiet, tranquility,tranquillity, serenity, harmony, calm, accord,peace, concord, stability
war, conflict, war, conflict, trouble,strife, turmoil, warfare, upheaval, action
The pacification campaign aimed to quell the unrest and establish a sense of order.
The government's pacification strategy focused on implementing oppressive measures to suppress dissent.
The peacekeepers attempted to pacify the warring factions, but their efforts were met with resistance.
The conquest and pacification of indigenous territories often involved violence and exploitation.
